Happy Saturday! If you’re considering a new Micro Four Thirds body, this comparison of OM System and Olympus’ high-end models is sure to be of use. All three are available at a Mike’s Camera near you—or click the images below to order online. Feel free to leave a comment below if you have more questions about these monsters of imaging!
| OM-1 | E-M1X | E-M1 Mark III | |
| Sensor | 20 MP/80 MP HighRes Stacked BSI CMOS | 20 MP/80 MP HighRes CMOS | 20 MP/80 MP HighRes CMOS |
| Max video quality | C4K 60p FHD 240p | C4K 24p FHD 120p | C4K 24p FHD 120p |
| AF system | 1,053 cross-type points 100% coverage Sensitivity -8 EV at f/1.2 | 121 cross-type points 70% coverage Sensitivity -6 EV at f/1.2 | 121 cross-type points 70% coverage Sensitivity -6 EV at f/1.2 |
| ISO range | 200–102,400 Expands to 80 | 200–25,600 Expands to 64 | 200–25,600 Expands to 6) |
| Memory | 2x SD, both UHS-II compatible | 2x SD, both UHS-II compatible | 2x SD, one UHS-II compatible |
| Stabilization | IBIS up to 8 stops | IBIS up to 8 stops | IBIS up to 8 stops |
| Monitor | 3″ 1.620k dots, 270° swivel LCD | 3″ 1.040k dots, 270° swivel LCD | 3″ 1.040k dots, 270° swivel LCD |
| Protection rating | IP53 | IPX1 | IPX1 |
| EVF | 5.760k dots, OLED, 1.65x, 21mm eyepoint | 2.360k dots, LCD, 1.65x, 21mm eyepoint | 2.360k dots, LCD, 1.48x, 21mm eyepoint |
| Max burst | 120 fps S-AF/92 RAW 50 fps C-AF/96 RAW | 60 fps S-AF/49 RAW 18 fps C-AF/74 RAW | 60 fps S-AF/50 RAW 18 fps C-AF/76 RAW |
| Battery life | 520 stills 160 min. video | 2,580 stills 350 min. video | 420 stills 140 min. video |
| Weight (with battery & card) | 599g (21.13oz) | 997g (35.17 oz) | 580g (20.46oz) |
| Size | 134.8 x 91.6 x 72.7 mm (5.3″ x 3.6″ x 2.9″) | 144.4 x 146.8 x 75.4 mm (5.7″ x 5.8″ x 3″) | 134.1 x 90.9 x 68.9 mm (5.3″ x 3.6″ x 2.7″) |
| Year released | 2022 | 2019 | 2020 |